Budget Support Specialist

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Budget is in the Office of Budget and Fiscal Management within the Office of Administrative Services. The Division is responsible for budget planning, the Biennial Budget submission, Six Year Capital Plan, reporting, expenditure forecasting, revenue projections, cost allocation, rate reconciliation, six-year capital plan submission, maintaining the chart of accounts and multiple state-wide billings for the Commonwealth (COT, Enterprise Business Intelligence (EBI), eMars, Postal, sealed treasury mail (STM) and Fleet). Other Division responsibilities include the preparation of departmental annual management budgets and review of expenditure patterns to ensure financial efficiency. The Division is also responsible for financial oversight of year-end fiscal year closeout. The Budget Support Specialist will provide budget support for financial/budget processes to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
One year of professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.
Professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Proficient experience specifically with Cabinet level Budget Preparation and Execution.
Strong communication skills.
Financial and accounting background.
Organization.
Knowledge of the legislative process.
Creative thinking and problem solving.
Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
Experience in Microsoft Office, eMARS, EBI, SAP, GUI, KBUD and the Capital Planning System.
Forecasting and Financial/Statistical Analysis.

Responsibilities

Completes and manages the Commonwealth cost distribution for the Cabinet for upcoming fiscal year and biennial budget, with supervision.
Ensures that charges post correctly to each FAC Department in eMARS.
Researches and makes recommendations for budget improvements.
Analyze financial issues and recommend actions to appropriate personnel under supervision and training.
Suggest strategies when situations arise that have budgetary impacts.
Assists with the Biennial Budget submission for FAC and agencies administratively attached, as needed.
Performs special projects, as needed, for the Division and assists with the development and implementation of Cabinet policies, procedures and program changes.
Assist with chart of accounts in eMARS.
Assist management when needed.
Assist with organization and implementation of historic spreadsheets for the Division.
Other duties as assigned.